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7 Decluttering Resources for a Successful Journey Towards Less
For the next post in our Decluttering Series, we’re taking a look at some of the other helpful information out there on the topic. Decluttering Resources We aren’t the only ones talking about decluttering our lives and living with less stuff. Here are some bloggers, posts, and resources that are inspiring us to clear out our clutter and embrace a more spacious life. 1. 52 Week Decluttering Challenge – Boomer Eco Crusader Michelle over at Boomer Eco Crusader is taking her readers through a year-long declutter challenge. She is tackling each area of her house step-by-step, sharing her process and some free resources each week. Read about the challenge here:…
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Questions to Ask Yourself When Clearing out your Closet
For this next post of our decluttering series, we’re focusing on decluttering our closets. Choosing to Let Clothes Go Whether it’s because you’ve been looking at your closet and desiring a more minimalist approach or it’s just time to create some space, letting go of clothing can be challenging. We’ve probably all heard by now Marie Kondo’s question “Does this spark joy?” when it comes to decluttering. I do love that question since I like having things around me that bring joy, but find I need to delve deeper than that, like Roberta Lee does when she talks about wearing her values. What to Ask Yourself If the “does this…
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Approaches to Decluttering: How to Get Started
Last week we shared some of the benefits of clearing clutter and living with less, but the question is: where does one start? Various items or areas of your space can present different challenges to declutter. Some items hold a lot of memories and can be difficult to approach while other areas – like maybe a jammed closet – can seem overwhelming. I enjoy a good purge and have a few methods that work for me, depending on what items or area of my home I’m looking to clear! Speed Purge This post from Be More With Less walks you through decluttering 10 Spaces, 10 Minutes, 100 Items from easy…
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Why Decluttering your Space is Good for you
Today marks the start of our Decluttering Series that will run for the next five weeks. Decluttering our spaces and owning less is something Krista and I both continually try and work on. And it is just that–a continual work in progress! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing some resources, some approaches to decluttering, and some creative, environmentally friendly ways to dispose of your belongings. To start off, today I’m sharing some thoughts on why decluttering your space and letting belongings go is a good thing. Good for you I’m sure there are a number of scientific studies out there for the benefits of decluttering, but I thought…
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At Home Workouts To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
While I’m not usually one to make New Year’s resolutions, I do understand the desire to have a fresh start with some new intentions as the calendar changes over. This year I’m wanting to focus on getting healthier and that means exercising more. It’s been especially highlighted this year since the pandemic has kept me at home more. Working out for you might be with the intention to lose weight, to build muscle, or to improve your overall health. If you’re like me and you’re starting from scratch, my list in this post are all easy, equipment free workouts for you to try. As an added bonus, all of these…
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Five Good Things We Experienced in 2020
We’re almost at the end of 2020 and likely many of us aren’t sorry to see it go. However, in the midst of the anxiety, loss, and uncertainty of the year there were moments that showed we aren’t defined by our circumstances but rather by our responses to them. Below Krista shares a few of the positive things that happened in the midst of this difficult year. Dedication of Front Line Workers There were many instances in which we cared for each other through this pandemic, but those on the front lines gave (and continue to give) their all, risking their safety to care for us. In my area we…